Originally posted by xeekei
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Nvidia firmware is extracted from nvidia blob or reversed, so it comes down to AMD/Intel not prioritizing open firmware.
Why is another question. For example, there was need for new firmware when UVD decoding landed, so maybe firmware plays some role in interacting with hardware correctly, and there may be some protection mechanism against opponents in regard to hardware design and concepts. Tapping the correct registers etc, which may result in basically AMD opening the hardware itself. Isn`t it a bit over the top of initial goal?
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